Jamie Allen

About

Professional soccer player who plays as a forward for FC Halifax Town and who has also represented his Caribbean island nation of Montserrat since 2019. In July of 2022, he joined the cast of the British reality TV dating show Love Island. He has 80,000 followers on Instagram.

Before Fame

Allen started his career with Fleetwood Town, making his Football League debut in 2013. He was released in 2015, but signed with Southport soon after. After Southport's relegation in 2016, he joined National League side Dover Athletic for an undisclosed fee.

Trivia

Allen's abrupt departure from his FC Halifax team for Love Island mirrors the episode of Ted Lasso when footballer Jamie Tartt leaves the squad for the reality dating show Love Conquers All. He has played on over 5 teams throughout his senior career. 

Family Life

Allen's family lost his newborn nephew 12 years ago when the baby was two days old.

Associated With

On Love Island, he joins castmates Gemma Owen, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, and Paige Thorne.